182 research associate i jobs found

Full time 2017976 The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in various fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and molecular and cellular biology. The laboratory of Dr. Huaiying Zhang (https://www.bio.cmu.edu/laboratories/zhang/) in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking candidates for a full-time Research Associate I in cancer cell biology/biophysics research. The lab combines genetic manipulation with live cell imaging and optogenetic control to study how proteins, RNAs and DNAs are organized in space and time in cancer cell nucleus. The candidate will be responsible for providing...

Full time 2018242 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. We are seeking a Research Associate 1 for a 1-year fixed term role. Core responsibilities will include: Design and implement software for robot learning and control System integration Carry out robotic experiments Maintain robot software and hardware Maintain software repository and documentation of software Updates the group's website and media documents You must demonstrate: Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to work on fast-paced projects...

Full time 2018705 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate I. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Develop novel deep learning perception or reinforcement learning algorithms for robotics tasks such as autonomous driving and robot manipulation Evaluate algorithms on appropriate platforms (e.g. robots, simulators, or datasets) and compare to state-of-the-art Co-write, publish, present, and promote two scholarly papers that represent the high-quality...

Full time 2017417 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment Job Functions: Research and development on UAV projects Data collection and analysis for algorithm development Field testing Preferred Qualifications: Software and hardware programming Field testing abilities Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to...

Part time 2015691 The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Research Associate to work onsite in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. We are seeking creative and energetic undergrad or grad student in computer science or related technical field to assist with audiovisual video-recording, survey completion on smartphone, data acquisition, and data transfer. Responsibilities will also include ensuring data collection adhere to frameworks and all data collection documentation is...

CHERI is a novel processor architecture that combines strong memory safety with scalable software compartmentalisation. As part of the Innovate UK Digital Security by Design programme, Arm has produced the Morello prototype system-on-chip, which enables evaluation of CHERI and its hardware and software stack at all levels in a modern computer system. The CAPcelerate project is exploring security of accelerators as part of a wider DSbD programme, and considering how to provide memory safety to accelerators and I/O devices. In particular we are interested in how memory is used across different parts of the software stack, for example between applications, driver stack (e.g. OpenGL/CUDA/Tensorflow Lite/SmartNIC) and its compilers, kernel (particularly FreeBSD), memory management (capability-based and MMU/IOMMU), device hardware and firmware. We are looking for a Research Associate/SRA with interest in one or more of the following: Operating systems Firmware /...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGIST ,  Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) , to work at the interface of computational and experimental work seeking to dissect the mechanisms underlying human disease genetics, experimentally validate and refine biological hypotheses, and generate new datasetsfor computational analysis. Applications include several human diseases, specifically neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, immune, and cancer.  Will carry out molecular assays including chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP-seq), assay of transposase accessible chromatin (ATAC-seq), RNAsequencing (RNA-seq), and single-cell profiling (scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq); perform geneknockdowns and knockouts and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing; implement high-level research objectives, applying advanced research practices in broad areas of...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I/DATA SCIENTIST ,  Biological Engineering , to implement, design, and build supervised and unsupervised algorithms to predict human performance in behavioral, cognitive, and physical tasks from their molecular features as part of the data science and engineering team within the Fraenkel Lab. Technological advances in the acquisition of biological data over the past decade have resulted in an explosion of information. Computational integration of different data modalities remains a key challenge, however, for researchers aiming to understand the underlying spatial and temporal biological processes.  Will address this challenge through the application of state-of-the-art machine learning tools with the goal of generating new testable hypotheses. The main responsibilities include researching, designing, implementing, and comparing...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I/DATA ENGINEER ,  Biological Engineering , to join the research group of Professor Ernest Fraenkel and participate in the development of computational and experimental approaches to understanding human biology. Computational integration of multi-omics data enables them to reconstruct signaling pathways and identify previously unrecognized regulatory mechanisms. This integration entails mining, analyses, and modeling of vast repositories of structured and unstructured data within different domains.  Will develop and test database solutions and collaborate on the implementation of natural language processing algorithms and other models in the area of multi-omics integration, contribute to the area of human metabolomics, and perform other duties as assigne.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : bachelor’s degree in...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Part time R00012708 Responsibilities Acting as Director for the NTU-Fraunhofer centre FSR@NTU (previously IDM@NTU) Set strategic research direction of the centre Lead a team of diverse researchers and developers Manage public and industry projects as Co-I/Co-Pi Establishment of new collaborations with industry and academia Acquisition of industry and public funding Identification for research grant opportunities in collaboration with NTU schools and external partners; including the preparation of compelling grant proposals Collaboration with industry partners in joint research projects; fostering the relationship with public sector stakeholder and agencies and FSR@NTU Support the school in the duties as listed in the academic and scholarly duties form. The duties are subjected to mutual agreement between the Adjunct and the Chair of SCSE. Requirements Horizontal skillsets and domain expertise in...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. COMPUTATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I-OPEN MINDS ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to help researchers tackle challenging problems at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence.  Will join world-class neuroscientists and cognitive scientists in solving some of today's most exciting computational research problems and apply software engineering or system administration skills to improve researchers’ ability to use the OpenMind high-performance computing resources.  Responsibilities include developing and maintaining online courses for computing resources, running in-person tutorials on specific software packages and tools, and helping transition users to new computing tools; providing educational support and training to users of the OpenMind computing cluster (running Slurm queuing system with a Lustre file system);...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, FENG LAB ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research  (2 openings), to join a team studying the neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders that will lead to effective treatment.  Will use a variety of molecular, cellular, biochemical, genetic, imaging, and behavioral approaches to assist graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists with generating and studying various animal models of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric disorders.  Will also be involved in other aspects of research projects, including data collection, data analysis, project and collaboration management, animal protocol preparation, animal surgery, and manuscript preparation.  Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field; at least two years of research experience; solid...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to join the Kanwisher Lab and help conduct research on the functional organization of the human brain using fMRI, (occasional) intracranial recording, magnetoencephalography, eye tracking, behavior, and other methods. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of research, including designing and programming experiments; conducting fMRI and MEG scans and behavioral experiments; analyzing MRI, MEG, eye tracking, behavior, or other data; debugging Linux server problems; implementing and maintaining analysis software; creating and maintaining lab documentation; managing the lab's computational resources and storage, namely within the department's cluster; providing technical support for lab personnel; and performing some basic administrative duties.  Job Requirements...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, HELDT LAB ,  Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) , to join a dynamic team of MIT investigators in a lab that focuses on data acquisition, signal processing, and mathematical modeling of physiological systems to support real-time decision making and monitoring of disease progression.   Responsibilities include collecting data from human subjects, abstracting data from questionnaires into coded format, maintaining experimental logs and human subject protocols, and merging heterogeneous data elements into a unified database; preprocessing, archiving, auditing data, and analyzing data using standard software packages and custom-made algorithms; supporting experimental and analysis design to developing technologies for improved data mining; recording, summarizing, and documenting findings; coordinating multiple...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I , Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Langer Lab (multiple openings), to join a multidisciplinary group of researchers and staff who support initiatives focused on developing clinically-relevant solutions to human diseases.  Will participate in preclinical development of drug delivery devices/materials, sensors, and their application in vivo.  Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and conducting in vivo studies and all related activities, including maintaining supplies, assessing equipment needs, and scheduling maintenance/repairs; keeping accurate health records, project schedules, study data, and results; participating in the modification and annual review of protocols; maintaining and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for in vivo-related activities; summarizing and documenting research...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I-FLOW CYTOMETRY CORE FACILITY ,  Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research , to provide support for over 160 groups engaged in cancer and other research across MIT. Will be responsible for operating and maintaining flow cytometer analyzers and sorters, including daily quality control and data management; supporting scheduling needs; collaborating with team members on problem-solving; technical and administrative tasks; maintaining a clean and safe work area; and sometimes performing duties normally engaged in by those working at lower levels. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who can use independent judgment and is interested in working in a dynamic, team-oriented laboratory setting.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : B.A./B.S. in biological, physical sciences or a related field; at least two...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research-AbuGoot Lab  (2 openings), to help develop molecular tools, cell engineering technologies, and novel cell reprogramming approaches. Specific projects will include discovery and characterization of novel enzymes for gene therapy and cell engineering. Projects will involve molecular cloning, protein purification, and mammalian cell culture. Additional responsibilities will include data analysis and communication of results to other team members, providing experimental support and leading independent parts of the project as necessary, generating protocols, maintaining common reagents, managing lab safety issues, and helping with other lab management needs.  This position emphasizes scientific growth and is ideal for someone who wants to work within teams to advance the research in a...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  Biology-Vos Lab , to join a new research team studying the how gene expression and genome architecture are coupled. The work will involve protein expression, protein purification, molecular cloning, insect cell culture work, and structure determination.  Will also assist with lab organization, including database management, training new members, and reagent maintenance. The group uses biochemical and structural approaches including X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM to analyze how machines involved in gene expression and genome organization interact and regulate each other’s activity.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field; at least two years’ work experience (which may include experience gained as...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  McGovern Institute for Brain Research , to join the laboratory of Professor Fan Wang and conduct research on the neurobiology of sensorimotor behaviors and addiction.  Responsibilities include rodent surgery and rodent behavior training, performing cryosection and histological staining experiments, performing confocal imaging, analyzing behavioral and imaging data, creating and maintaining lab documentation, and providing technical support for lab personnel.  Will be trained to acquire different technical skills used in the Wang Lab.   Job Requirements REQUIRED : bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, psychology, genetics, zoology, or a related field; experience working with rodents in a research setting; two years of experience, which may include experience gained as...

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting. TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I ,  Picower Institute for Learning and Memory-Tsai Lab , to assist with pre-clinical studies assessing responses to non-invasive 40 Hz brain stimulation in different mouse models (normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and others). Duties include running stimulation paradigms, behavioral assays, tissue collection, protein and RNA measurements (e.g., immunohistochemistry, qRT-PCR), in vitro cell culture, and data analysis.  Will work under the supervision of the lab manager and interact closely with postdocs engaged in neurodegeneration research. This position would be ideal for someone interested in working in the field and for someone interested in unlocking the brain’s mysteries to improve the lives of patients.   Job Requirements REQUIRED :  bachelor’s degree in...